What is the Height for the Reese Square Tube Slider for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30048

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I have 16 pro series fixed mount 5th wheel and need to put a Reese slider on it. What is the height range for it? I need to keep it as low as possible?

asked by: Stephen H

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I spoke to a contact at Horizon Global and they told me the height for the Reese Square Tube Slider for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30048 will be 14" - 17" with the hitch installed.

expert reply by: Thomas M

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Answer 1

No, you cannot tow the trailer with a slider in the slid back position. This position is only for tight maneuvers where extra clearance is needed between the truck cab and the trailer overhang to safely make tight turns. For regular towing the…

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Answer 2

It sounds like you probably have the old Reese Classic 15k 5th wheel hitch, which is compatible with the #RP30048 slider base. This will allow you to convert your standard 5th wheel hitch to a sliding hitch.

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Answer 3

When wiring a trailer connector, it is best to wire by function, as wire colors can vary. We have an excellent wiring diagram on our website, I will provide you a link so you can look at it. If you are looking at the inside of the trailer connector…

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Answer 4

Due to the slider mechanism you lose the ability to use the setting that would put the hitch in the lowest position when attaching a head to the Reese Square Tube Slider #RP30048. That shouldn't be a problem for you since you said you need to…

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It isn't safe to ever tow a trailer with a slider hitch in the rearmost position. You can get around in a parking lot no problem but since the weight is behind the rear axle it actually will unload the front axle which will make braking and…

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Answer 6

Assuming that your 2007 F150 is the short bed model with the 6 foot 6 inch bed, using the 16K slider hitch should present no particular problem with your fifth wheel trailer. Although the slider will gain you more clearance between the rear of the…

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Answer 7

If you were using the slider assembly part #RP30048 as the base for your fifth wheel hitch setup you could operate the slider with the full weight of the trailer on it. There would be no need to disconnect the trailer every time you needed to use it.…

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Answer 8

Turning clearance is always going to be best with a long bed truck. Trucks with long beds are more designed for towing, and there are less of them on the market today because more people are buying trucks for reasons other than towing. If I were…

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Answer 9

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 10

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 11

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 12

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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What is the Height for the Reese Square Tube Slider for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30048

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